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Sentry Native SDK

Sentry SDK for C, C++, and native applications with minidump crash handling via Crashpad and Breakpad.

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US Est. 2019 Active Crash Reporting

Our Verdict

Default pick for native crash reporting if youre already in the Sentry world; otherwise evaluate Backtrace.

Pros

  • First-class Sentry SDK for C/C++ and native apps
  • Minidump handling via Crashpad and Breakpad
  • Rich Sentry dashboard, alerts and releases
  • Active maintenance and broad platform support

Cons

  • Tied to Sentry pricing and ecosystem
  • Native integration more complex than web/mobile SDKs
  • Symbol upload workflow can be tedious
  • Some advanced features gated behind higher tiers
Best for: Native/C++ teams already using Sentry for their other stacks Not for: Teams committed to a different error-tracking vendor

When to Use Sentry Native SDK

Good fit if you need

  • C++ crash reporting with minidump handling via Crashpad
  • Native crash symbolication for game engine and SDK developers
  • ANR and hang detection for C/C++ mobile and desktop apps

Lock-in Assessment

High 5/5
Lock-in Score
5/5

Sentry Native SDK Pricing

Pricing Model
freemium
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Project Health

B

Health Score

534 204
Bus Factor

10

Last Commit

today

Release Freq

7d

Open Issues

87

Issue Response

1d

License

MIT

Last checked: 2026-04-21

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